Weir trees, also known as weirwoods, were rare trees in Faerûn.[2]
Description[]
Weir trees resembled oaks and could grow huge in their later years. The most remarkable feature of the weir tree was its leaves: they were silvery brown on the top and velvety black on the bottom.[1][2]
Abilities[]
Any weirwood item brought into a magically-lit area would continue to glow for some time after leaving that area.[1]
Habitats[]
Weir trees were found mainly far into large, old forests.[2]
- In northwest Faerûn, weir trees were found in Ardeep Forest[3][4] and the High Forest.[5]
- In the Unapproachable East, weir trees could be found throughout Aglarond. Their presence was thought by some to be evidence of ancient elven inhabitation of the region.[6]
Usages[]
- The wood of this tree was not naturally flammable, making it excellent for construction purposes.[5] Living trees were more fire resistant than harvested wood, however.[1]
- The wood of this tree was often used for making musical instruments, especially lutes, harps, birdpipes, and longhorns, because of its lovely sound.[1]
- Alustriel Silverhand created no more than 12 staves out of weirwood that were known as lesser staves of Silverymoon.[7]
- In the High Forest, the gold dragon Aerosclughpalar used weir trees to disguise his true treasure.[8]
- Weirwood could be used to craft a thyrsus of the druid.[7]
Trivia[]
- Most weir trees were protected by protectors of the forest, such as dryads, treants, rangers, or druids.[2] Those found throughout Aglarond were often protected by dryads or other species of fey.[6]
Appendix[]
See also[]
Appearances[]
- Novels
- Forsaken House • Sandstorm
- Video Games
- Tales from Candlekeep: Tomb of Annihilation
Further Reading[]
- Ed Greenwood (September 1987). “Woodlands of the Realms”. Dragon #125 (TSR, Inc.), pp. 14–16.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Sean K. Reynolds, Duane Maxwell, Angel McCoy (August 2001). Magic of Faerûn. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 181. ISBN 0-7869-1964-7.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Ed Greenwood, Sean K. Reynolds, Skip Williams, Rob Heinsoo (June 2001). Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 80. ISBN 0-7869-1836-5.
- ↑ Richard Baker, Ed Bonny, Travis Stout (February 2005). Lost Empires of Faerûn. Edited by Penny Williams. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 143. ISBN 0-7869-3654-1.
- ↑ Eric L. Boyd (2006-05-03). Environs of Waterdeep (Zipped PDF). Web Enhancement for City of Splendors: Waterdeep. Wizards of the Coast. p. 4. Archived from the original on 2016-08-16. Retrieved on 2009-10-07.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Richard Baker (August 2004). Forsaken House. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 103–104. ISBN 0-7869-3260-0.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Anthony Pryor (June 1995). “Campaign Guide”. In Michele Carter, Doug Stewart eds. Spellbound (TSR, Inc.), p. 56. ISBN 978-0786901395.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Richard Baker, Ed Bonny, Travis Stout (February 2005). Lost Empires of Faerûn. Edited by Penny Williams. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 154. ISBN 0-7869-3654-1.
- ↑ Eric L. Boyd (2001-08-29). Part 7: Gildenfire. Mintiper's Chapbook. Wizards of the Coast.